Communications Manager, Office of the CHRO

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Overview

The Communications Manager for the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) plays a critical role in shaping and delivering clear compelling and strategic communications that advance the global HR agenda and strengthens alignment with the enterprise strategy. This role is responsible for managing all CHRO-related communications developing high-quality content and ensuring consistent messaging across internal channels. The ideal candidate is creative and progressive a strong writer and a proactive partner who thrives in a fast-paced matrixed and highly collaborative environment.

What You Will Do:

Strategic CHRO Communications

• Lead all direct communications planning and support for the CHRO ensuring timely accurate and strategic messaging that reflects HR priorities and enterprise strategy.
• Develop communication strategies and narratives that articulate the CHROs perspective on culture talent leadership and organizational transformation.
• Prepare executive-ready internal and external content including speeches presentations talking points scripts social media global announcements and leader communications as well as support for advisory boards universities Board of Directors and other stakeholder engagements.

Content Creation & Storytelling

• Identify opportunities to modernize communication formats styles and delivery mechanisms for the CHRO.
• Create and maintain a consistent message house for the CHRO to ensure clarity and alignment across programs priorities and channels.
• Partner with HR leaders to translate initiatives into compelling stories that engage employees across regions roles and work environments.

Stakeholder Partnership & Advisory

• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to the CHRO and HR leadership team shaping messages and guiding communication strategy.
• Manage communications timelines workflows and priorities for CHRO-related programs and events and anticipate and address communication risks sensitivities or change impacts.
• Act as the primary conduit between the Office of the CHRO and the Employee Communications team ensuring HR priorities are clearly represented aligned with enterprise messaging and effectively amplified across employee-facing channels.
• Partners with key HR process owners and functional HR communicators to develop and deliver seamless unified messaging that supports organizational priorities and enhances employee engagement.

What Success Looks Like

• The CHRO is seen as a clear authentic and inspiring communicator.
• CHRO communications are clear timely strategic and aligned with the enterprise strategy.
• HR priorities are well-understood and consistently reinforced across the global employee population.
• Communications are innovative data-driven and continuously improving.
• The role strengthens the employee experience and drives alignment connection and engagement across the enterprise.

What You Will Have:

• 610 years of experience in employee executive or internal communications preferably in a global organization.
• Exceptional writing editing presentation preparation and storytelling skills with a demonstrated ability to craft executive-level communications.
• Executive presence and the ability to confidently support C-suite leaders.
• Strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Proven experience supporting senior leaders and operating as a trusted advisor.
• Strong strategic thinking paired with hands-on execution capability.
• Experience communicating with diverse audiences including frontline or manufacturing populations.
• Ability to navigate complex matrixed environments and influence without authority to advance storytelling and decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in HR communications or supporting CHRO-level executives.
• Background in large-scale change or transformation communications.
• Bachelors degree in Communications Journalism Public Relations or a related field (advanced degree a plus).

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is 5-day-a-week schedule in the Irving TX office
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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